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H130 SWW

1990 BMW M5

Black Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW M5141,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,781 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 133,861 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,485 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres starting to perish and over 10 years old

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,897 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 131,897 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,888 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 130,589 miles

corrosion in front chassis

corrosion on rear n/s and o/s brake pipes

exhaust system noisy

front steering and suspension rusty

fuel pipes rusty

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,188 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 118,968 miles

front o/s lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 115,686 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 115,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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H130 SWW is a 1990 BMW M5 in Black with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 141,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H130 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H130 SWW is a 1990 BMW M5, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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